1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1973 BMW 3.3 and 1973 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3.3 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3.3 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |