1972 Holden Torana vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Nissan Laurel is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 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, 2001 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 2001 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 2001 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
