2007 BMW 116 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 116 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |