2000 BMW 316 vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 1 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 72 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1999 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 316 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
