1970 Nissan Laurel vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 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 3,375 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 862 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan Laurel | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3270 mm |