2009 BMW 523 vs. 2009 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2009 BMW 523 and 2009 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
Because 2009 BMW 523 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 2009 BMW 523. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Amanti, 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, 2009 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2009 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 523 | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
