1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari Dino and 1973 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 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 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari Dino | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
