2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
