2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 549 kg more than 2010 Dacia Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 535 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 2010 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Sandero, 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 2010 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | BMW | Dacia |
| Model | 535 | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
