2009 BMW 545 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 541 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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, 2009 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 545 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 545 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2080 mm |
