2006 BMW 745 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Equus. 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 745 | Equus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
