2005 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 M3 (337 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
