1998 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Audi TT.
Because 2010 Audi TT 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 TT 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 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2010 Audi TT | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 330 | TT |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4178 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1351 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |