1995 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 862 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |
