2007 BMW 120 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2080 mm |
