2008 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 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, 2008 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |