1950 BMW 340 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 BMW 340 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 BMW 340 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 340 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
