2000 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
