2007 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
