2007 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2007 BMW 523 and 2007 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 632 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | Navara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |