2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 BMW 750

To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 BMW 750 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.

Because 2000 BMW 750 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 2000 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL, 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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Acura RL 2000 BMW 750
Make Acura BMW
Model RL 750
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3472 cc 5646 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 205 HP 387 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7250 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 759 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 63 L


 

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