2007 BMW 335 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1997 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 335 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
