1968 Holden Brougham vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (222 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Brougham | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Brougham | Laurel |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |