1983 BMW 320 vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1983 BMW 320 and 1983 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 BMW 320.
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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. 1983 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 320 | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |