2008 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 540 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
