2009 BMW 130 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
