2009 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Nissan Interstar
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Interstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Interstar would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Interstar. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Interstar.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Interstar. (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Interstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2006 Nissan Interstar | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Interstar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
