1995 BMW M5 vs. 1973 Datsun Laurel
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Datsun Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Datsun Laurel would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1973 Datsun Laurel. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Datsun Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Datsun Laurel weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Datsun Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Datsun Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1973 Datsun Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Datsun |
| Model | M5 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
