2009 BMW 116 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 116 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 116 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |