1983 BMW 323 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 6 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 73 kg more than 1983 BMW 323.

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, 1983 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.

Compare all specifications:

1983 BMW 323 1977 Nissan Laurel
Make BMW Nissan
Model 323 Laurel
Year Released 1983 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2315 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 129 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1127 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2680 mm


 

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