2002 BMW 330 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 7 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 7 seconds |
| 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 | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
