2007 BMW 523 vs. 2005 Kia K2700

To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia K2700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia K2700 would be higher. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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