1998 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 14 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 856 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |