1981 BMW 745 vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 745 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 745 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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