1982 BMW 328 vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 328 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1160 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
