2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 330.
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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
