2002 BMW 740 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 27 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 651 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 740 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |