1970 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laurel | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
