2006 Nissan 1400 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Nissan 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400. 2012 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 1400 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 1400 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
