1980 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M5 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |