2007 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
