1970 Nissan Laurel vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 28 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 697 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 719 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Laurel | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Laurel | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
