1975 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 146 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | 270 R |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |