1956 BMW 507 vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Nissan Sunny is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1977 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 507 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |