2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 Hyundai Grandeur were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 452 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
Because 2011 BMW 120 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 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur, 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 120 | 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 120 | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |