2005 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 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 97 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
