2002 BMW 330 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 10 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. Both 2002 BMW 330 and 2012 BMW 535 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 535 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |