1995 BMW 330 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 17 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 340 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
