1999 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 24 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 330 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
