1994 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 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, 2012 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Laurel | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Laurel | 120 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
