1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 24 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 355 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Laurel | ActiveHybrid 3 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |