1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Laurel | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2451 mm |
