2006 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330.
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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |