2007 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 BMW M3 and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 284 kg more than 2007 BMW M3.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
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2007 BMW M3 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M3 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |