2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 982 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535. 2010 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3066 mm |
