2007 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
