1990 BMW 518 vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,501 cc, 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 518 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |