2004 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 786 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 118 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
