1988 Nissan Prairie vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1988 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Prairie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Prairie. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Prairie | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Prairie | X6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2933 mm |
