1996 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 BMW 316.
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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2080 mm |
