1975 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 182 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Vauxhall Chevette | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
Model | Chevette | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |