1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (190 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Solara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |