2005 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
