1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1979 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Aspen | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |