1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Chevelle | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7441 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
