2005 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Sedan would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1967 Volkswagen Sedan has manual transmission. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 330 | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 330 | Sedan |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |