2007 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1303 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1968 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
