1996 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 42 kg more than 1996 BMW 525.
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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | President |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |