2003 BMW 530 vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1986 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |