2002 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 4040 kg more than 2002 BMW 318.
Because 2002 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Commercial, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Commercial (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2007 Nissan Commercial | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Commercial |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 5510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |