1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | President |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
