2008 BMW 118 vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 118 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
