2008 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 330 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 2008 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Presea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
