1999 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.9 mm |
| 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 | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
