1980 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 316 | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
