2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 2010 BMW 323
To start off, 2010 BMW 323 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 2010 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 2010 BMW 323 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 1400 | 323 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |