1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Prairie | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Prairie | 640 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2855 mm |
