1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1978 Nissan Stanza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 3.3 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
