2011 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Altima and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Because 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Altima | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
