2009 BMW 550 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Spyker C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Spyker C8 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Spyker C8. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Spyker C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | BMW | Spyker |
| Model | 550 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
