2007 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, both 2007 BMW 523 and 2007 Proton Satria were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2007 Proton Satria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2007 Proton Satria | |
Make | BMW | Proton |
Model | 523 | Satria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1159 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |