1996 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 540 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
