1971 BMW 3 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 36 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |