1996 BMW 745 vs. 1986 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Stanza 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 194 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Stanza. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 959 kg more than 1986 Nissan Stanza. 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 1986 Nissan Stanza. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1986 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 745 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2480 mm |
