1954 BMW 502 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 502 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |