2003 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1977 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Sunny |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |