2007 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
