2003 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 5 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 530 | Equus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
