2012 BMW 1 Series vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, both 2012 BMW 1 Series and 2012 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 1 Series | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1 Series | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
