2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 592 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Hardbody | 740 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |