2008 BMW 335 vs. 2001 Nissan Alpha

To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Alpha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Alpha would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Alpha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Alpha. (301 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Alpha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 527 kg more than 2001 Nissan Alpha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha will offer significantly more control. 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 335 (400 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Alpha. (359 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Alpha. 2001 Nissan Alpha has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Alpha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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