2005 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,501 cc, 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |