1994 BMW 518 vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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, 1986 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 518 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |