1969 Nissan President vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan President | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | President | 330 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |