1986 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2008 Hyundai H100 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai H100. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai H100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 325 | H100 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
