2009 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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 M3 (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M3 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |