2011 Nissan NP300 vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, both 2011 Nissan NP300 and 2011 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
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 X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan NP300 | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | NP300 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
