2004 BMW 630 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 630. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 630 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
