1977 BMW 728 vs. 1988 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1988 Nissan Prairie is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1988 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 BMW 728 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 BMW 728. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1988 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 728 | Prairie |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |