2005 Vauxhall VX220 vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 574 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall VX220 has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall VX220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | VX220 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
