2002 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, both 2002 BMW 330 and 2002 Chevrolet Astro were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2002 Chevrolet Astro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Astro |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |