2001 BMW M vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 277 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
