2008 BMW 523 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 40 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.
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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 1490 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |