1975 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1975 BMW 320 and 1975 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |