2001 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Vector M12
To start off, both 2001 BMW 325 and 2001 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Vector M12.
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, 2001 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 325 | 2001 Vector M12 | |
| Make | BMW | Vector |
| Model | 325 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
