2009 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |