1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 450 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2000 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 2000 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
