1972 Nissan Laurel vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan Laurel | 1997 Renault Spider | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Laurel | Spider |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1815 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |