2008 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3953 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |