1998 Nissan President vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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, 2010 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2010 BMW X6 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | President | X6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 555 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2934 mm |