1969 Vauxhall Viscount vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1979 Nissan Laurel is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1969 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1969 Vauxhall Viscount will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Vauxhall Viscount | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
Model | Viscount | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2651 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |