1951 GAZ M-20 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 390 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1951 GAZ M-20 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | GAZ | Nissan |
Model | M-20 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |