1985 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |