2002 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2002 BMW 330 and 2002 Volvo S60 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 1 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
