2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 159 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Hardbody | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
