1997 Nissan Laurel vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Laurel | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Laurel | 118 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2824 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |