2000 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Holden Berlina

To start off, both 2000 BMW 330 and 2000 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina. 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW 330 2000 Holden Berlina
Make BMW Holden
Model 330 Berlina
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2800 mm


 

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