2009 BMW 120 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 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |