2005 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 12 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 316 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:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1375 kg | 1422 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 |
