1972 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1976 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
