2007 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 654 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |