1968 Nissan Laurel vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Laurel | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Laurel | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1815 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |