1989 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1989 BMW 316 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 BMW 316.
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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 316 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |