2012 BMW 120 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 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 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 120 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 163 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 | 1440 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 |
