2006 Saleen S7 vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 Saleen S7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 630 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 2005 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630. 2005 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2006 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2006 Saleen S7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saleen S7 | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Saleen | BMW |
| Model | S7 | 630 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 399 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1041 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2692 mm | 2730 mm |
