2008 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
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 R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
