2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 890 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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Frontier | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
