2001 BMW 750 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 BMW 750 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 750 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1981 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 750 (490 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 750 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |