1998 BMW 325 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 1 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 97 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 504 kg more than 1998 BMW 325. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | President |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
