2007 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2007 BMW 650 and 2007 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2007 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 650 | 2007 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 650 | Elantra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |