1993 BMW 520 vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1987 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie.

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