1996 BMW 745 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP) has 223 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1987 Nissan Vanette. 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 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 745 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2080 mm |
