1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Seat Formula

To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Seat Formula 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 Seat Formula (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Formula should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Seat Formula.

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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Formula. (301 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Formula.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW 330 1999 Seat Formula
Make BMW Seat
Model 330 Formula
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2977 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 183 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1160 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 55 L


 

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