2005 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 330 | Stellar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |