2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Nissan 1400 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
