1985 BMW 324 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 BMW 324.
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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 324 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2080 mm |
