1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 5.8 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |