1995 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |