1968 Nissan Laurel vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT 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 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Laurel | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Laurel | GT |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1815 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |