2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Frontier | 335 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |