2004 BMW 316 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 BMW 316.
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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
