2009 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Ford Orion
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1990 Ford Orion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Orion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
