2006 BMW 330 vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | BMW | SSC |
| Model | 330 | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 2.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2667 mm |
