1984 BMW M6 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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 M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M6 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |