2007 Isuzu I-290 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu I-290. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu I-290 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Isuzu I-290 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Isuzu | BMW |
| Model | I-290 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |
