2009 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3040 mm |
