2009 BMW 320 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 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
