1988 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 24 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Juke |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |