2008 BMW 540 vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 Nissan Bluebird.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 540 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1951 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
