2009 BMW 735 vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1973 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 735 | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 735 | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 1975 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |