1999 BMW 323 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 2 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 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 433 kg more than 1999 BMW 323. 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 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | President |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 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 | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |