2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |