1996 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1981 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 530 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |