2003 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1977 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
