1984 BMW 725 vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 725 | 1999 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 725 | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |