2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW MM Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW MM Roadster would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | MM Roadster | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
