1984 BMW 628 vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 628 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |