1999 BMW X5 vs. 1999 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, both 1999 BMW X5 and 1999 Nissan Rasheen were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW X5 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. 1999 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Rasheen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 1999 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
