2003 BMW 520 vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1998 Nissan Crew. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 520 | Crew |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |