2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 507 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
