1987 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 309 kg more than 1987 BMW 318.
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 Nissan Cedric (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1985 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |