1997 Nissan President vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 BMW 116. 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan President | 2010 BMW 116 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | President | 116 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |