2008 BMW 523 vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.
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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Laurel. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 523 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
