2009 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup

To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pickup (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 796 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2005 Nissan Pickup has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 120 2005 Nissan Pickup
Make BMW Nissan
Model 120 Pickup
Year Released 2009 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 16.0:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 218 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 2122 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 80 L