2005 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 249 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 1400 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 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
