1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1972 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1972 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 285 kg more than 1972 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 Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Laurel.

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