2008 BMW 116 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 116 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
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 NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 116 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |