1985 BMW 324 vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, both 1985 BMW 324 and 1985 Nissan Santana were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Because 1985 BMW 324 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 BMW 324. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 1985 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 324 | Santana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |