2003 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 BMW 520 and 2003 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. 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 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
