1957 Maserati 350S vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 335 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.

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 1957 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 350S 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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