1986 BMW M5 vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
