2006 BMW 750 vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220

To start off, 2006 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 750 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. 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 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 750 2004 Vauxhall VX220
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model 750 VX220
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4799 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 362 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 491 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 86 mm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 249 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Consumption City 16.9 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 36 L


 

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