1970 Dodge Challenger vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 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, 1970 Dodge Challenger (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Challenger | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
