1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1974 BMW 2.8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 2.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 65 kg more than 1974 BMW 2.8.
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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 2.8 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 2.8 | President |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3293 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |