1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Charger | Laurel |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |