2007 BMW 116 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 BMW 116 and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 487 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 116 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
