2007 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (200 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
