2000 BMW 328 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (192 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 302 kg more than 2000 BMW 328. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 328 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 328 | President |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
