1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 370 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 1502 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |