2008 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |