1954 BMW 502 vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 44 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 170 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 502 | Crew |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |