1975 Audi 80 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 80 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
