2001 BMW Compact vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 775 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Compact | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |
