2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Isuzu KB

To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Isuzu KB were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (78 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB.

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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (170 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 530 2006 Isuzu KB
Make BMW Isuzu
Model 530 KB
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2991 cc 2499 cc
Horse Power 215 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3060 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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