1970 Nissan Laurel vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 31 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Laurel | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Laurel | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
