2006 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | President |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |