2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Renault Modus 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 149 more horse power than 2005 Renault Modus. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Renault Modus. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Modus. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Renault Modus | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Modus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |
