1959 BMW 600 vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 725 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2740 mm |