2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 381 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |