2009 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 BMW 316. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 316 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |