1993 BMW 856 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 BMW 856.
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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan President. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 856 | President |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |