1989 BMW 850 vs. 1983 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1983 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1983 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |