1990 BMW 518 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 BMW 518.
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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 518 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |