1996 BMW 545 vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 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 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 545 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |