1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat Dino | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |