1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (154 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 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 Dodge Challenger (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Challenger | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
