2005 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
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 (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
