2007 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 679 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 120 | Equus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
