2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 633 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2011 Hyundai Equus has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Equus | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2018 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 53 L |
