2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2005 BMW 630 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 630 (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2005 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2005 BMW 630 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fiesta | 630 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |