1972 Austin Marina vs. 1968 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 134 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. 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, 1968 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1968 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Laurel |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |