1975 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 21 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. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 120 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, 1996 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
