1970 Seat 1500 vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1979 Nissan Laurel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Seat 1500 | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |