1966 Abarth OT vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 Abarth OT.
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:
1966 Abarth OT | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | OT | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2680 mm |