2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Saturn LW
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Saturn LW were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn LW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Saturn LW. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Saturn LW. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn LW, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn LW. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Saturn LW | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | 320 | LW |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
