2009 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2009 BMW 323 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 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 323.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 323. 2009 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 323 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 323 | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 323 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
