2005 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
