2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Alpina | President |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
