1977 BMW 628 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 628 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
