1998 Nissan President vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | President | 120 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |