1975 Nissan Laurel vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 148 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Laurel | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Laurel | 5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |