1971 BMW 3 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 254 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1900 mm |