1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 2 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 455 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Laurel | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Laurel | Volare |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |