2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Equus | 318 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
