1988 BMW M3 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M3 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |