1988 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1992 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Vanette. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2080 mm |