1998 BMW 323 vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 BMW 323 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 323. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.

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