2006 BMW 760 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 783 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 760 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
