2008 BMW 540 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |