1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 24 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 390 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 88 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
