1999 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 10 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Element |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
