1960 BMW 501 vs. 1995 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1995 Nissan Cima is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Cima weights approximately 185 kg more than 1960 BMW 501.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 BMW 501 | 1995 Nissan Cima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 501 | Cima |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |