1998 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 10 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1998 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |