1975 BMW 320 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. Both 1975 BMW 320 and 1981 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,990 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 109 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
