2003 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 2003 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 1985 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |