1993 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |