2008 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2008 BMW 523 and 2008 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 542 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2008 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 523 | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |