1995 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 13 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |