2006 BMW 545 vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 BMW 545. 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 545 | Equus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |