2008 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1996 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |