1992 BMW 332 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 276 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1996 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 332 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
