1998 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
