2007 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 14 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 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
