1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 235 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 2000 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
