2009 BMW 316 vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2009 BMW 316 and 2009 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316. 2009 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 316 | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 113 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
