2002 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 148 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |