1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari Dino | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
