2003 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 329 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
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 Volkswagen W12 (335 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 530 | W12 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 335 Nm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |