2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 648 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Pathfinder | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
