2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 209 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |