2007 BMW 323 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3953 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |