1963 Holden EJ vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 64 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Holden EJ | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | EJ | Laurel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |