2003 BMW 325 vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
