1979 BMW 728 vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1999 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 728 | President |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
