1996 BMW 725 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 725 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |