1978 BMW 628 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1978 BMW 628. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 628.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 628 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
