1979 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 628 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |