2009 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 BMW 320 (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |