2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 900 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
Because 2008 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
