1993 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1993 BMW 316 and 1993 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
