1998 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 12 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 115 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.
Because 2010 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2010 Audi A4 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 330 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
