2002 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 7 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
