1985 BMW 325 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 443 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 325 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 325 | President |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |