1992 BMW 540 vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 971 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 540 | Sports |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2160 mm |
