2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 581 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 X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | X3 | Satria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
