1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 11 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 505 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Laurel | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
