1998 BMW 330 vs. 2004 BMW 630
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. Both 1998 BMW 330 and 2004 BMW 630 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 165 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 630. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2004 BMW 630 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
