1996 BMW 730 vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 356 kg more than 2001 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Laurel. 2001 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 2001 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
