2006 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV.
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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 650 | NV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
