2009 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 330 | 1 Litre |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 8 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |