2007 BMW Convertible 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 Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Convertible 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 38 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 935 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Convertible | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
