1973 BMW 3 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 3 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2080 mm |
