2000 Hyundai Neos vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Neos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Neos would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Neos (247 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Neos should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Neos weights approximately 58 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Neos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Neos | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Neos | 125 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
