2001 BMW M vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 59 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2080 mm |
