2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Quest and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 121 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2009 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Quest | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Quest | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |