2006 BMW 550 vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 550 (488 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | 400 R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
