1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Daimler | Nissan |
Model | One-O-Four | Laurel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |