2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Oldsmobile Alero 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 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 330 | Alero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
