2009 BMW 550 vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1970 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 550 | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2974 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 1662 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |