2008 BMW 745 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, both 2008 BMW 745 and 2008 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2008 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
