2002 BMW 332 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre

To start off, both 2002 BMW 332 and 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.

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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 332 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model 332 1 Litre
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3201 cc 297 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 338 HP 8 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1250 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1120 mm


 

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