1988 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 18 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1988 BMW 525.
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 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |