2009 BMW 320 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 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
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 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |