1978 BMW 725 vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 725 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
