1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 209 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | E-Type | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |