2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Nissan Cima

To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Nissan Cima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Nissan Cima.

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. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Cima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 730 2005 Nissan Cima
Make BMW Nissan
Model 730 Cima
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 254 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1500 mm


 

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