2002 BMW 330 vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1987 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
