1981 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1981 BMW 525 and 1981 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Cherry |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |