2006 BMW 118 vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2006 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | Pickup |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |