2008 Isuzu I-350 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Isuzu I-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Isuzu I-350 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Isuzu I-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Isuzu I-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Isuzu I-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Isuzu I-350.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Isuzu I-350 2013 BMW 7 Series
Make Isuzu BMW
Model I-350 7 Series
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3458 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 243 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.2 :1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1874 kg 2053 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 5214 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2134 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 80 L


 

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