2008 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 116 | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |