1996 BMW 725 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 7 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1989 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 725 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 725 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 725 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |