1971 Holden Torana vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1976 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |