2005 Nissan Cima vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Cima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Cima would be higher. 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 203 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Cima | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Cima | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |