1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Willys-Overland | Nissan |
Model | Dauphine | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |