1972 BMW 3 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 620 kg more than 1972 BMW 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | President |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |