1972 Plymouth Road Runner vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Road Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Road Runner would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Road Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Road Runner weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1972 Plymouth Road Runner has manual transmission. 1972 Plymouth Road Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Road Runner | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | Road Runner | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5563 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1145 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
