2012 BMW X6 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2012 BMW X6 and 2012 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 428 kg more than 2012 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW X6 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X6 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 555 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2415 kg | 1987 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |