2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 and 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 1035 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | BMW | SSC |
| Model | 120 | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 437 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
