2003 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
