1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, both 1998 BMW Pickster and 1998 BMW 330 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330.
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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1998 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | Pickster | 330 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |