1998 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |