1996 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2008 Hyundai H100 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Hyundai H100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai H100. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai H100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 540 | H100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
