2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
