1995 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 14 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 2009 Kia Borrego 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. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 330 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |