1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 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 124 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 2.8 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 2.8 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3293 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |