1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 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 1,813 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 67 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Laurel | 343 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1813 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
