2000 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 316 (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 BMW 316.
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, 2000 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
