2010 Lancia Musa vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 512 kg more than 2010 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 530 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 2011 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa, 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Musa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Musa. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2010 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2010 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Lancia Musa | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Musa | 530 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |