1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 330 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1998 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |