2006 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 576 kg more than 2006 BMW 535.
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 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 535 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 535 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |