2000 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, both 2000 BMW 325 and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 382 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.

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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW 325 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make BMW Nissan
Model 325 R 390 GT1
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 184 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2730 mm


 

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