1975 Holden Torana vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 477 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Torana | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
