2008 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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 525 (245 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2988 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |