2012 BMW 640 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, both 2012 BMW 640 and 2012 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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2012 BMW 640 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 640 | 550 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |