1986 BMW M5 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 399 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M5 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M5 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |