1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 255 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 340 Spider | Laurel |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 60 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |