1998 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 14 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti EX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. 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 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 330 | EX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
