2007 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 38 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 825 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
