2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Kia Pregio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 530 | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2664 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
