2004 BMW X5 vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
