1999 BMW 318 vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew.
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, 1999 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
