2005 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 2005 BMW 320 (200 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
