1999 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 330 (400 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 330 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
