2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
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 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
