2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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 Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 650 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
