2009 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1993 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |