1949 BMW 340 vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Nissan Crew.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW 340 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 340 | Crew |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |