1998 BMW 316 vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
