2003 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 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 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Pickup |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |