2008 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |