2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 148 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 330 | Niva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |