2005 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |