2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Sentra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |