1996 BMW 540 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1971 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1971 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |