2008 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | NV |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
