2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 810 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 Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |