1998 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1978 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 330 | 181 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |