1989 BMW 518 vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 196 kg more than 1989 BMW 518.
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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 518 | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 518 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |