2004 BMW 318 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 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Nissan 1400. 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |