1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. Both 1969 BMW 1600 and 1973 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,990 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 124 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 1600 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |