1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | CR-V |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |