2007 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |