2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 330 | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
