2006 BMW 523 vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 BMW 523.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 2005 Nissan Pickup has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | Pickup |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |