1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1987 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1987 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1987 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |