1996 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1996 BMW 520.
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 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
