1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
