1988 BMW 535 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 535 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 Length | 4730 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
