2006 BMW X5 vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
