2001 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |