2004 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
