2002 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 10 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25.
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 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 330 | G25 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
