2009 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |