2000 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
