1995 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 6 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 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 135 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
