2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 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 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 2011 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 1400 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
