2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 861 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |
