2007 BMW 335 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 335 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |