1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |