2008 BMW 525 vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
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 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
