1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 187 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | DeLuxe | Laurel |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |