1973 MG MGB vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1973 MG MGB 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1973 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 kg more than 1973 MG MGB. 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 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 MG MGB | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | MGB | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
