2006 BMW 323 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.

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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 323 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
Make BMW Nissan
Model 323 Pathfinder
Year Released 2006 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4000 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 390 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1849 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L


 

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