1961 BMW 700 vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 330 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 BMW 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 BMW 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 700 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
