1999 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 8 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 1999 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 28.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
