1967 Alvis TF vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 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, 1967 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel. 2000 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1967 Alvis TF has manual transmission. 1967 Alvis TF will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TF | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
