2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 135 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Stagea | 135 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
