2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Lexus SC 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 Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Lexus SC. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Lexus SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus SC. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Lexus SC | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | Convertible | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
