1993 BMW M3 vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
