2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 5 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 1400 | 335 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |