1961 BMW 700 vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 475 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 700 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
