2009 BMW 125 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 125 | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |