1975 BMW 315 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 315 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |