2007 BMW 330 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 6 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. Both 2007 BMW 330 and 2013 BMW 1 Series are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |