1973 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 24 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 860 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | President |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
