1980 BMW 725 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 725 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1980 BMW 725. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 725.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 725. (215 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 725 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 725 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
