1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 350 kg more than 1958 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.
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1958 Maserati 350S | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 350S | Laurel |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |