1945 Austin 16 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 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, both vehicles can yield 147 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1945 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1945 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |