1979 BMW 628 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 453 kg more than 1979 BMW 628. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628. 2007 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 628 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 628 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
