2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |