1998 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1998 BMW 325.
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, 1998 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 325 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |