1975 BMW 315 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 315 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
