1986 BMW M6 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1990 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 M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M6 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M6 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |