2002 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |