2002 BMW 332 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 BMW 332. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 497 kg more than 2002 BMW 332. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 332 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
