2000 BMW 520 vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2000 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 526 kg more than 2000 BMW 520.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 520 | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
