2002 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2002 BMW 330 and 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
Because 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 330 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
