2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Because 2011 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 120 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |