1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 500 kg more than 1977 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW Breyton 1977 Nissan Laurel
Make BMW Nissan
Model Breyton Laurel
Year Released 1999 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 1991 cc
Horse Power 326 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 129 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2680 mm


 

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