1995 Nissan 100 NX vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 100 NX | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 100 NX | 530 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1462 mm |
