2004 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Kia Spectra
To start off, 2009 Kia Spectra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Spectra weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2009 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 330 | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
