2008 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 1 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, 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 325 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |