2007 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 BMW 630 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 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima, 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 630 | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 630 | Maxima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |