1993 BMW 316 vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1488 kg more than 1993 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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