1968 Nissan President vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan President | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | President | 118 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |