1995 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |