2006 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 861 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 2006 BMW 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Sunny |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |