2005 BMW 330 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
