2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 217 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | GT-R | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 63 L |
