1970 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. Both 1970 Nissan Laurel and 1974 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 1,989 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 95 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Laurel | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
