1971 Holden Torana vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1971 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
