1998 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 1998 BMW 323 and 1998 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 BMW 323 and 1998 Nissan Pickup are equipped with a 2,494 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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, both vehicles can yield 245 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 323 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
