2009 BMW 118 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |