2002 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318.
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, 2006 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Navara |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |