2005 BMW 760 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1978 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 760 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
