1999 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 14 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 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 330 | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
