2008 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1058 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | NV |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2156 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |