2003 Saturn Vue vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, both 2003 Saturn Vue and 2003 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 46 more horse power than 2003 Saturn Vue. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2003 Saturn Vue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn Vue. 2003 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2003 Saturn Vue has manual transmission. 2003 Saturn Vue will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Saturn Vue | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Saturn | BMW |
| Model | Vue | 330 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |
