2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120.
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, 2011 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Frontier | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
