2012 BMW 116 vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 116 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
