2007 Hyundai Azera vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Azera and 2007 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Azera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Azera (307 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Azera | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Azera | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |