2000 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 2000 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2080 mm |
