2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 468 kg more than 2003 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 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, 2003 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Pathfinder | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
