1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 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. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | Mark IV | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |
