2009 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
