1965 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Stellina would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 480 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Stellina | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Nissan |
| Model | Stellina | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
