2006 BMW 630 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus

To start off, 2006 BMW 630 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 424 kg more than 2006 BMW 630.

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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 630 2002 Hyundai Equus
Make BMW Hyundai
Model 630 Equus
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2970 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 254 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 91.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 76 mm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 216 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1566 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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