1990 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Passat | 335 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
