2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, both 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 and 2003 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 330. 2003 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2003 BMW 330 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | R 390 GT1 | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 638 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |