2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Frontier | M6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
