2000 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 328 (192 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 17 kg more than 2000 BMW 328.
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 328 (279 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 328 | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | President |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |