2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 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 3,952 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 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 791 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |