1996 BMW 318 vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
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 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Pickup |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |