2006 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 56 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M3 | Stagea |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |