2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Pregio would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Pregio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |