1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Chrysler Neon
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Chrysler Neon were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Chrysler Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chrysler Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 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, 1999 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chrysler Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Chrysler Neon | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 330 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
