1979 BMW 732 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 732 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
