2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier and 2012 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 581 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Frontier | 116 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
