1990 BMW 730 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 15 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 1975 Nissan Cedric has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Cedric will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
