2005 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2001 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
