2005 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru SVX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Subaru SVX (301 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1992 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 330 | SVX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
