1990 BMW 316 vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 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, 1988 Nissan Cedric (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1470 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 |