1998 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 BMW 320.
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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | President |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |