1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 164 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Laurel | 244 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
