1996 BMW 332 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 795 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 332 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
