1998 BMW 317 vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 BMW 317 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 317 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 317 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 317 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 317 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 317 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
