1976 BMW 630 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 168 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 630 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |