2006 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 477 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2006 BMW 330 (301 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1358 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
