1994 BMW 518 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 4 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 518 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
