2007 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Hyundai Neos
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Neos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Neos would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (247 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Neos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Neos. 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Neos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2000 Hyundai Neos | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | M3 | Neos |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
