2006 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 370 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | President |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |