1975 BMW 315 vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 315 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
