1954 BMW 502 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 56 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 502 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
