2007 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 5 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
