2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 602 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | BMW | Saleen |
| Model | 320 | S7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2692 mm |
