1983 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 443 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
