1994 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
