1993 BMW 316 vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 88 kg more than 1993 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, 1987 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |