2008 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus Minority Report. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus Minority Report would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (500 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 530 | Minority Report |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |