2004 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 920 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |
