1960 BMW 700 vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1953 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Nissan Sports weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 BMW 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 700 | Sports |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2160 mm |
