2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia. 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 (290 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 330 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
