2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Patrol | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Patrol | 120 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 51 L |