1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Saturn SC 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 84 more horse power than 1999 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 Saturn SC. 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 Saturn SC. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Saturn SC | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | 330 | SC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
