2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2008 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 330 | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |