1987 BMW M6 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, both 1987 BMW M6 and 1987 Nissan Vanette were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1987 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2080 mm |
