2006 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 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 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 4 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 325 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2006 BMW 325 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 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 325 | Pickup |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |