1989 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 855 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 750 | NV |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 106 L |
