1971 Nissan Laurel vs. 1995 Opel Corsa

To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Laurel (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Opel Corsa. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Corsa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Nissan Laurel.

Because 1971 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 1971 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Opel Corsa, 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, 1971 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa.

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