2004 BMW 116 vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 BMW 116. 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, 1996 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116. 1996 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 116 | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 116 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |