1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (97 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 88 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |
