2008 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Sunny |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |