1999 Nissan Crew vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 Nissan Crew. 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Crew | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Crew | M5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2888 mm |
