2006 Nissan Navara vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128.
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 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Navara | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Navara | 128 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
