2005 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew. 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Crew |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
