1987 Nissan Cedric vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 772 kg more than 1987 Nissan Cedric. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Cedric | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Cedric | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2855 mm |
