1990 BMW 316 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 186 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
