1973 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 326 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
