1995 Nissan Crew vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 495 kg more than 1995 Nissan Crew. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Crew | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Crew | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |