1996 BMW M3 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 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 M3 (320 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
