2005 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 BMW M6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 46 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW M6 (500 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2005 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M6 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
