1985 BMW 324 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 324 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
