2007 BMW 320 vs. 1995 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1995 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
