1956 BMW 507 vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 76 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 507 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |