1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Sunbird | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |