2007 BMW 323 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1977 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, 2007 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1981 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |