1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Seven | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Laurel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |