1974 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 215 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
