2008 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 484 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 330 | K 70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |