1955 Nissan Sports vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Nissan Sports | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Sports | 650 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 859 cc | 4400 cc |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2855 mm |