1977 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 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, 2012 BMW 118 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Laurel | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Laurel | 118 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2753 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
