2009 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 537 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 630 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |