2008 Nissan Navara vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Navara.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Navara | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Navara | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
