1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1977 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 528 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
