2010 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2010 BMW 123 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 123 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 123. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Sonata | 123 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 51 L |