2001 Audi Avantissimo vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi Avantissimo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi Avantissimo would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi Avantissimo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi Avantissimo should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi Avantissimo weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (600 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm). This means 2001 Audi Avantissimo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Avantissimo | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Avantissimo | 330 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2770 mm |
