1994 BMW 518 vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 518 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 518 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
