1975 Austin Maxi vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Maxi. 1980 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Maxi | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Maxi | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |