2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 418 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
