1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Dart | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |