2008 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 694 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M3 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
