2007 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
