2010 BMW X5 vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1996 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1996 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Proton Perdana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X5 | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | X5 | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2640 mm |
