1999 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1999 BMW 320. 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 320. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 320 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 135 L |
