1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 Nissan 100 NX were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | 100 NX |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |