2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 237 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.
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 Lexus SC (442 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Lexus SC | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 330 | SC |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |