2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. 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 157 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 330 | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
