1998 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 193 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 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 330 | Liberty |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |