1998 BMW 330 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
