2007 BMW 130 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 633 kg more than 2007 BMW 130. 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
