1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1976 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | Laurel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |