1971 Austin 1800 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 1800 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1990 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 1800 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |