2009 BMW 745 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 BMW 745 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 331 kg more than 2009 BMW 745.
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 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 745 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
