1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Pickup | 125 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
