2003 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Primera 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 80 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Nissan Primera. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2001 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Primera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
