2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 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, 2011 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 1400 | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |