1984 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Sunny | 2012 BMW 528 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Sunny | 528 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |