2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | BMW | Saleen |
| Model | 130 | S7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2692 mm |
