1987 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 515 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 135 L |