2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 135 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |