2002 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |
