1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 15 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.
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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | 2-Litre | Laurel |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 60 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |