2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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, 2008 Nissan Quest, 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 Nissan Quest (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
