1996 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 745 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
