1978 BMW B7 vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1994 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Rasheen. 1994 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | B7 | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1160 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |