2002 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. 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 56 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 754 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall VX220 has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall VX220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
