1996 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Nissan NP300. 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 545 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |