1977 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan 240 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan 240 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 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, 1972 Nissan 240 C (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan 240 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
