1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1989 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 2011 BMW 750 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Laurel | 750 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3211 mm |