2003 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 29 kg more than 2003 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 330 | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
