2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 BMW 640 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2012 BMW 640 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 2012 BMW 640. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (242 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Sonata | 640 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
